Only food for this beggar
We've all experienced people asking for money on trains and platforms. But this day was different. This woman was aggressively begging for food.
First she saw two teens with backpacks, and sidled over to them. "Do you have any food please? I'm hungry." One girl said, "No, we don't, I'm sorry."
The woman kept pushing: "But I thought I saw something in your backpack. Don't you have anything?" They blew her off again.
Next she saw a guy opening one of those Hostess donuts six-packs. She went to him to ask from some.
He very solicitously told her, "OK, you can have two of my six donuts, but that's all."
Seems that wasn't enough for her though. "Can I have some of your coffee?"
"NO! You can't have any!"
I really felt bad for her because she obviously was hungry. But still, way too aggressive.
Been asked for money many times. But this fall two vagrant types asked for my Smith and Wollensky doggy bag. Sorry boys, not at these prices!
Posted by: BR | January 27, 2005 at 12:18 PM
Usually when people ask for money from me, I offer them food. If they don't take it, then I don't feel bad about not giving them anything. If you're not hungry, you can't be THAT bad off. . .
Posted by: Karl | January 27, 2005 at 12:57 PM
I have a friend who keeps McDonald's gift certificates on hand for those who beg for food. I think it's a great idea so that those who hunger can at least get a hot burger. However, I have a hard time dealing with the beggars who pull their children out with them. DCFS should be called on their asses.
Posted by: Jessica | January 27, 2005 at 04:36 PM